Mar 22, 2022: A member of the Queen’s Guard has been arrested by military police after leaving his post and heading to Ukraine to fight against Russian invaders.

The 19-year-old contacted army bosses while in Ukraine, where he wanted to use his training with the regiment to help Ukrainian forces, and agreed to return to Britain.

According to reports, the young soldier landed back in the UK at London Stansted Airport from Poland, soon after contacting his superior officers from Ukraine where he was volunteering to fight against Russians.

It was revealed earlier this month that the teen was one of four British soldiers who deserted their posts to fight in Ukraine. According to the Sun, the three other troops are still AWOL.

The soldier was reportedly a member of the Coldstream Guards and one of the guards enlisted to protect Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle.

Following the arrest, he now faces a possible prison sentence for ‘desertion’ and ignoring orders of the Ministry of Defence.

The young man is said to have gone missing after ‘getting bored with the ceremonial role of his regiment’. He then travelled to Krakow, Poland, where he crossed the border to reach the HQ of the International Brigade in western Ukraine.